If you work in Dublin city centre and it happens to be sunny on a Friday evening in May, one of the first places you’ll think of flocking to is the Barge Pub. And better still, it just got its big makeover in time for summer. Last night hundreds of people made it along, with the […]

10 years ago

You’ve heard about the Titanic Museum, and the Black Cab Tours, and the Odyssey Arena. And so on and so forth. So let’s leave the obvious candidates to one side and – from the more off-the-beaten track suggestions, to the best places to eat and drink – check out this selection of 17 damn good reasons to head North. 1. Five […]

10 years ago

One of the great joys of living in Dublin is its proximity to the seaside – spontaneous plans can be acted upon simply by hopping on a bike, bus or DART and you can be dipping your toes in the sea in a matter of minutes. With the sun finally showing its face today, we […]

10 years ago

Dublin. It just can’t be bate. And never is that more apparent than on a day like today. So here, to make you all misty-eyed and full of LOVE, is a small selection of the many, many reasons why this city is just the best. 1. The buskers on Grafton Street Amplified or unamplified, love […]

10 years ago

For those whose evenings are spent in a spinning class, the prospect of a nice breeze and cross-country pedal can seem much further than the gym’s four walls. But summer is here and it’s a time to mobilise, an opportunity to feel the wind in your hair as you traverse the city and take in the sea breeze […]

10 years ago

Here’s a little something to keep in mind for dinner this evening (or even at lunchtime): Deliveroo are doing free deliveries this July. While the delivery site usually charges €2.50 for transporting meals to your door, they’ve decided to waive the charge for the rest of the month as a thank you to their customers. Oliver Dewhurst, Deliveroo Country Manager, […]

10 years ago

Since its official release in Ireland earlier on today, Pokémon Go has stormed the app market like never seen before. Dublin City Centre has become the hot spot for all of its Irish players, as it’s teeming with rare Pokémon and abundant with Pokéstops – including a few rather odd ones. So whether you’re just starting […]

10 years ago

If you skipped breakfast this morning, you’re probably better off looking away right about now. Annie’s is a brand new café, run by Irish chef Annie dePiero, and located at 10 Grand Canal Street Upper (just after the turn for Barrow Street and before you reach Beggar’s Bush).  Like most cafés they serve teas, coffees, breakfast, lunch and sandwiches, but it’s […]

10 years ago

Food prep – that thing we know we should do each week, but when it comes to Sunday we can just never summon the brain power for it. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! We’ve come up with a foolproof list of lunches and dinners to do you for the whole week, and the […]

10 years ago

Well we’ve got some deadly news for anyone on the lookout for a new go-to place in the city… The Bereen brothers behind Coppinger Row are opening a brand new restaurant and bar called Charlotte Quay. And, if the grub and cocktails in Coppinger Row are anything to go by, we’re in for quite the treat with their new venture. […]

10 years ago

On these long summery (and not so summery) days in Dublin, we’ve been asking ourselves what activities can we get up to in the evening that won’t have us in bits for work tomorrow.  So, we’ve compiled a list of fun things to do in the evening this month that won’t eat away at your […]

10 years ago

If Kerry is the Kingdom of Ireland, Tralee must be the feather in the royal cap.  It’s an incredible town with something to offer everyone who enjoys fun, food and general merriment. Don’t believe us? Well, tuck in to these 11 things to do in Tralee, and you’ll find out why… 1. Banna strand Kerry’s number one holiday destination, Banna strand is […]

10 years ago